There are two sections to this report: the Narrative and PHEP Program Fact Sheets. The Narrative describes CDC preparedness and response activities in 2016 and 2017 and demonstrates how investments in preparedness enhance the nation’s ability to respond to public health threats and emergencies. The PHEP Program Fact Sheets provide information on PHEP funding from 2015 to 2017 and trends and progress related to the 15 public health preparedness capabilities defined in the PHEP Cooperative Agreement.

CDC and the 50 states conducted 487 operational readiness reviews in 2015-2016 to evaluate the ability of state, local and territorial health departments to execute a large response requiring the distribution and dispensing of medical countermeasures. The 2015-2016 National Report of Medical Countermeasure Readiness shares findings on the strengths and challenges related to MCM readiness facing preparedness programs across the nation, as well as opportunities for improvement.

The Public Health Preparedness and Response National Snapshot 2017 demonstrates how federal investments enhance our nation’s ability to respond to public health threats and emergencies. It is our most recent annual report where we present activities that occurred during 2015 and 2016. We spotlight select examples of our work that help inform our actions and investments going forward.